Spring Activities
The end of winter signals longer, warmer days and loads of new things to see and do
VISIT EAST PERTHSHIRE
A warm welcome all year round! A host of activities await this spring across this very special part of Scotland. Enjoy walking, climbing, cycling, fishing and golf, and discover fabulous local eateries and independent retailers. Tel: 01250 876702, www.visiteastperthshire.co.uk
THE BURNS AN’ A’ THAT! FESTIVAL
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May The Burns an’ a’ that! Festival is a free annual tribute to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet, Robert Burns, taking place at Rozelle Park in Ayr. www.burnsfestival.com
ISLE OF BUTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
1 – 4 May Renowned jazz figures perform at the 28th year of the festival, featuring bands, solo artists, improv sessions and more. www.butejazz.com
IMAGINATE FESTIVAL
11 – 17 May The Imaginate Festival is Scotland’s international festival of performing arts for children and young people and runs at venues across Edinburgh. www.imaginate.org.uk
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL
18 – 23 April A series of workshops and social dances for new and experienced dancers in Aberdeen. www.squarefest.org.uk
EAST NEUK OPEN STUDIOS
23 – 24 and 30 – 31 May, 10:30am – 6pm Follow the Red Balloon Trail and visit over 30 artists’ studios across the beautiful East Neuk of Fife to discover a unique range of paintings, textiles, prints, jewellery, photography, ceramics and stained glass. www.eastneukopenstudios.org
PERTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
21 – 31 May The Proclaimers, Jools Holland, King Creosote, Courtney Pine, English Touring Opera, BBC Philharmonic, Royal Marines Bands, The Sixteen, Simply Gershwin, John Suchet, The Only Way is Downton, ArTay Art Marquee and more. Tel: 01738 621031, www.perthfestival.co.uk
THE ISLE OF COLONSAY FESTIVAL OF SPRING
27 April – 17 May Celebrate spring on this amazing Hebridean island, with a programme of guided walks, foraging, baking, craft workshops, lectures and music. Tel: 07850 230000, www.colonsayevents.co.uk
THE PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND STORY
10 April – 16 August A celebration of the 200th anniversary of Pringle of Scotland at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition explores the role the company has played in the production and design of knitwear. www.nms.ac.uk
WALK ISLAY 2015
12 – 17 April Annual walking event taking place across Islay, Jura and Colonsay. Varying from easy to challenging, there will be ten walks offered across a variety of terrains this year. www.walkislay.co.uk